Fisheries and Wildlife Courses

FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE Seminar in Investment Analysis (3).

F & W 7002 Graduate Topics in Fisheries and Wildlife (cr.arr.).

Organized study of selected topics intended primarily for graduate students in Fisheries and Wildlife Sciences. Prerequisite: graduate standing. Graded on A/F basis only.

F & W 7100 Limnology (3-4).

(same as Biological Sciences 7100) (lecture/lab: 4 hrs.; lecture only: 3 hrs.) Ecology of inland waters with emphasis on productivity. Prerequisites: graduate standing or BIO SC 3650.

F & W 7200 Urban Wildlife Management (3).

Reviewing the theory and practice of applying ecological concepts to the management of wildlife species in urban areas. Corequisites: graduate standing and BIO SC 3650 or instructor's consent.

F & W 7300 Fisheries Management (3).

Introduction to the scientific principles and techniques of fishery management. Integrates ecological principles with social, economic and legal considerations. Prerequisites: graduate standing and BIO SC 3650 and STAT 2530.

F & W 7400 Techniques for Fisheries Management and Conservation (3).

Introduction to techniques (field and analytical/quantitative) used by fisheries and conservation biologists. Fosters understanding of techniques uses, advantages, limitations biases, and data interpretation. Extended weekly field outings require chest waders and life jackets. Prerequisites: graduate standing and BIO SC 3650 and STAT 2530 or NAT R 3110 and F & W 2700 or 4300.

F & W 7500 Animal Population Dynamics and Management (3).

Quantitative modeling approach to examining principles and analysis techniques of fish and wildlife population dynamics. Emphasis on approaches useful in the management of exploited species. Prerequisites: MATH 1400, BIO SC 3650, STAT; graduate standing required. Graded on A/F basis only.

F & W 7600 Wildlife Conservation (4).

Integrates the biological principles of wildlife conservation with the human dimensions (e.g., political issues) of such efforts in the context of a simulated natural resource agency. Prerequisites: graduate standing and BIO SC 3650. Graded on A/F basis only.

F & W 7700 Wildlife Research and Management Techniques (4).

Research and Management methods for wildlife populations and habitats. Prerequisite: graduate standing and BIO SC 3650 and STAT 2530 or NAT R 3110. One-week pre-semester field session required.

F & W 7800 Environmental Toxicology (3).

Introduction to classes of chemicals, tools, methods, and approaches used in environmental toxicology. Emphasizes fundamentals of toxicology, dose-response relationships, evaluation of contaminant issues, strategies, and exposure analysis/toxicity assessment strategies in a risk assessment. Prerequisite: CHEM 1320 and F & W 3400 or instructor's consent.

F & W 8001 Topics in Fisheries and Wildlife (cr.arr.).

Organized study of selected topics. Subjects and credit may vary from semester to semester. Prerequisite: instructor's consent.

F & W 8050 Non-Thesis Research in Fisheries and Wildlife (cr.arr.).

Independent research not leading to a thesis.

F & W 8085 Graduate Problems in Fisheries and Wildlife (1-5).

Individualized problems studies to supplement regularly organized graduate courses in Fisheries and Wildlife. Prerequisite: consent of supervising faculty member.

F & W 8087 Masters Seminar in Fisheries and Wildlife (1).

Discussions of current developments in forestry, fisheries and wildlife, and critical study of research programs.

F & W 8090 Masters Thesis Research in Fisheries and Wildlife (cr.arr.).

Research leading to a thesis or dissertation. Graded on a S/U basis only.

F & W 8300 Professional Development and Communications (1-3).

Intended to foster professional growth and development of graduate students. The course will present a rigorous introduction to professionalism, ethics, career development, and professional communications skills and techniques. Prerequisite: graduate standing. Graded on A/F basis only.

F & W 8420 Ecosystem and Landscape Ecology (3).

Historical review and contemporary overview of ecological concepts related to the functioning of ecological systems and the causes and effects of spatial heterogeneity. Emphasis is on review papers and discussing the concept of ecosystem landscape. Prerequisite: BIO SC 3650 or equivalent.

F & W 8430 Urban Ecosystems Seminar (2).

Seminar course focusing on current topics in urban ecology and urban ecosystems science. Prerequisites: BIO SC 3650 or instructor's consent.

F & W 8440 Fish Ecology (3).

Advanced study of the interactions between fish and their environment. Topics include behavioral, physiological, population and community ecology of fishes, with emphasis on development and application of ecological theory in fishery management. Prerequisites: F & W 2700, 4100, BIO SC 3650 or equivalent.

F & W 8450 Advanced Limnology (3).

Physical, chemical and biological processes of lakes and streams emphasizing biological production, water quality and modern problems. Field, laboratory techniques in limnology research. Prerequisites: F & W 4100, BIO SC 3650, 3510 or equivalent.

F & W 8460 Wetland Ecology (3).

A survey of the wetlands of North America; emphasis on nutrient dynamics, habitat structure, management, legislation and regulations, and man's impacts. Prerequisites: F & W 4100, BIO SC 3650 and instructor's consent.

F & W 8520 Stream Ecology (3).

Ecological principles applied to flowing waters. Emphasis on ecological processes within algal, invertebrate and fish communities. The influence of geomorphic processes, hydrologic principles and physical-chemical factors on the biota.

F & W 8530 Quantitative Fish and Wildlife Assessment (4).

Methods to assess space use patterns, animal abundance and population status are drawn into quantitative framework for making inferences to wild populations. Practical application and limitations of techniques are emphasized through analysis and interpretation of field data. Prerequisite: NAT R 3110 or equivalent.

F & W 8540 Wildlife Nutritional Ecology (3).

A comprehensive and comparative treatment of vertebrates interact with their environment to satisfy nutrient and energy requirements. Emphasis on nutrient requirements, food processing, bioenergetics and foraging strategies. Prerequisite: BIO SC 3650 or instructor's consent.

F & W 8550 Advanced Waterfowl Ecology (3).

Advance studies of waterfowl ecology. Emphasis on mating systems, foraging ecology, energetics, and post-breeding and wintering ecology. Prerequisites: F & W 2600, 3800 and BIO SC 3650 or instructor's consent.

F & W 8560 Conservation Biology/Endangered Species Management (3).

In-depth study of the ecological, legal, sociological aspects of the conservation of biodiversity. National and international focus on endangered species conservation; endangered species conservation; review of current literature. Prerequisite: BIO SC 3650 or equivalent.

F & W 8620 Vertebrate Behavioral Ecology (3).

In-depth study of the behavioral adaptations of vertebrates. Topics include reproductive strategies, mate selection, parental care, predator avoidance, habitat selection, foraging strategies and spacing patterns. Prerequisites: BIO SC 4640 and 3650 or equivalents.

F & W 8630 Applied Data Analysis (2).

Advanced study of statistical procedures for Natural Resources research. Prerequisites: STAT 4510, 4530 or instructor's consent.

F & W 9087 PhD Seminar in Fisheries and Wildlife (1).

Discussions of current developments in forestry, fisheries and wildlife, and critical study of research programs.

F & W 9090 Ph. D. Dissertation Research in Fisheries and Wildlife (cr.arr.).

Research leading to a thesis or dissertation. Graded on a S/U basis only.